Shaving With Taylor Of Old Bond Street Cream

This week was a doozy. I had to go to the hematologist to get blood work done. Then, on the way back, an old friend of mine from high school called, whom I have not seen since the 80s. I worked with Brian and his brother, Paul, as a draftsman for their father’s company for about 4 to 5 years. I learned a lot, and we had a great time doing it.

Brain got right to the point and told me Paul had passed away from his battle with cancer, and the funeral was this weekend. So after the shock of hearing that, I got ready to see him one last time.

I need to get the gears in motion, so I remembered I had this tube of Taylor of Old Bond Street, which was perfect. No bowl lather, just a quick dab on the finger tips and massaged it right into the beard. Lots of slickness and glide, so the shave was effortless with no irritation. Post-shave feel was great, and the aftershave sealed the deal for a shave well done.

A word about my friendship with the brothers, when I finally moved on to what I went to school for, I came back to modernize their business. I was dating a girl at the time who was selling Wang computers, and we modernized the accounting. Then I introduced them to the Macintosh, and that changed everything for them.

Shaving With Ghost Ship

Today, I use something that's been in the den since I started wet shaving videos. The company went under a different name back then; it was called Beaver Woodright. Then, it changed to Black Ship Grooming, and now, yet another metamorphosis is happening. I refocus, if you will, but I'm not sure what the refocus will be.

Black Ship Grooming, formerly known as Beaver Wood, was established by Kelly Hogan, the owner of the now-rebranded establishment. Despite the name change, the exceptional quality of their shaving soaps and aftershaves remains undeniable. Interestingly, the company’s origins trace back to its initial production of pens and rolling pins. The name “Beaver Woodright” was inspired by Kelly Hogan’s residence in Beaver, Pennsylvania, and his exceptional woodworking skills, which earned him the title of “woodright.” In 2015, the company shifted its focus to pirate-themed shaving soaps and accessories. This change was prompted by numerous customer feedback at shows, where the previous name was deemed unsuitable. After discussing the matter with his wife, Black Ship Grooming was born.

Shaving With Godnej Shaving Cream

Today I use Godnej Shaving Cream. If you have never tried it, let me say that for the price, it can't be beat. It has a sort of lemon scent, but not overpowering. Performance-wise, let's just say this has been in my den since 2014. Once I found it again, I noticed the plastic cap had broken, and the shaving cream was exposed to the air. Even after this long time, the shaving cream came right back to life without a hitch. If that's not worth $4.50, then I don't know what is.

As you can see by the video, the shave was a good one. The lather got right into the beard, providing great coverage. The slickness and glide were very good, allowing for an irritation-free shave, and the post-shave feel amazing. All in all, a wonderful shave.

If you stay to the end of the video, you can see the new UV printer at work, creating product labels for Wet the Face. As soon as all the paper labels are gone, all of the products will be labeled this way. No more sending artwork out to the printers and then waiting a week for it to arrive, only to find out the colors are off and it needs to be reprinted again.

HC&C BACK IT & JACK IT - Wet The Face Review

Today, we have something new from HC&C called Back It & Jack It. This Shaving Soap is a men’s artisan shave soap scented with a fragrance inspired by Polo Red from Ralph Lauren. Back It & Jack It is a gambling term used by professional pool players.

Scent Profile (Accords): Citrus, Fruity, Aromatic, Fresh Spicy, Amber, Woody, Warm Spicy

Primary Notes: Cranberry, Grapefruit, Italian Lemon, Saffron, Sage, Lavender, Amber, Coffee, Woody Notes

Bright, bold, and energetic, Back It & Jack It opens with a vibrant burst of citrus and fruity freshness led by cranberry, grapefruit, and Italian lemon. As it develops, saffron, sage, and lavender bring warm aromatic depth and a slightly spicy edge that keeps the fragrance feeling smooth and modern.

The base settles into amber, coffee, and woody notes, creating a grounded finish with warmth, richness, and lasting character. It’s a confident scent profile that feels lively up front and strong through the finish.

Watch the video to see how amazing this shaving product performs

The Wonder of it all

As an IT professional, I frequently utilize the internet for work purposes. When I encountered advertisements for Wonder, I felt compelled to investigate further. Consequently, I made the first-ever in-person purchase from their establishment. My intention was to gain a comprehensive understanding of their operations.

I visited the location situated at 825 New York Ave in Huntington. Interestingly, there is also a nearby establishment in Melville that I was previously unaware of. While I am uncertain if there were any discernible differences between the two, I am hopeful that there may be. Upon entering the establishment, I was met with a solitary individual seated on a stool, awaiting an order that required delivery. In fact, during my wait for my order to be prepared, the only individuals who entered the premises were delivery personnel.

Upon my arrival, I observed several tables and bar-style stools positioned near the windows. Additionally, there are two kiosk stations located directly in front of the entrance, which are easily visible upon entering. The remainder of the building is dedicated to the assembly cooking process. They employ a “hub-and-spoke” model, wherein components are pre-cooked or prepared at a central commissary kitchen. Meals are primarily prepared at a central facility to ensure consistency across various brands (e.g., Bobby Flay, Jose Andres). While the establishment is primarily designed for delivery, many locations in New York City offer limited, on-site, in-person ordering and dining options. As previously mentioned, the location I visited was unable to accommodate the lunch rush at a McDonald’s.

Shaving With C.O. Bigelow

Last week, we had a nor'easter, and things got covered in snow all over N.Y. The LIRR stopped all trains to the city, which made my boss not a happy camper. I was able to come in on Tuesday, but the regular train schedule was all crazy. This made an hour-10-minute trip take 2 hours.

So today I used C.O. Bigelow just because I know I can get this shave on and over with in a few mins because I'm exhausted. I wet the face and then placed a little in my hand and massaged it into the beard. This made a fantastic lather. This allowed me to have an irritation-free shave with no worries of nicks or cuts of any kind.

The post-shave feel was a good one, and the Quite Man after-shave just sealed the deal.

Alien Shave The Barber - Wet The Face Review

Today we have something new from Alien Shave: it's called "The Barber." A cherry-scented Talow-based shaving soap. The base is called Genuine Formula 51t - Grass Fed Beef Tallow, Stearic Acid, Distilled Water, Shea Butter, Horsetail Butter, Potassium Hydroxide, Glycerin, Coconut Acid, Fragrance, Sodium Hydroxide. They also have a 51G, which is Drenched in Coconut Oil, Shea Butter, and Goat Milk, and a 51ct Soft Cream Top Shaving Soap.

This comes in a very wide tub, which you can use for loading your brush with or, like me, lather it in a bowl. All soaps are different, and this soap makes an amazing velvet lather, not a crazy fluffy lather, but one that is drenched in creamy goodness. This is evident once you start applying it to your face. It's a great experience.

Once I started the shave, you could tell how the soap, with its slickness and glide, was protecting my face, allowing my razor to go over trouble spots without the fear of irritation. The best part was the post-shave feel, which was extremely nice.

All in all, I had a wonderful shave with The Barber, and if you give it a try, I know you will too.